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Patriot Day Memorial Ceremony at 10 AM
September 11, 2026
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Winthrop Fire Department Hosts Patriot Day Memorial Ceremony
The Winthrop Fire Department will host a Patriot Day Memorial Ceremony at 10 a.m. today to honor the victims and first responders of the September 11, 2001 attacks. The public is invited to attend the ceremony.
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Winthrop High Football Opens 2026 Season at Essex Tech
The Winthrop High School Vikings football team travels to Danvers to kick off its 2026 regular season against Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School on Friday, September 11, at 6:30 p.m.
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West Nile Virus Risk Level Raised to High in Winthrop and Revere
Northeast Mosquito elevated the West Nile Virus risk level to high in Winthrop and Revere on September 10, 2026, due to increasing viral detections in local mosquito pools. Residents are urged to use insect repellent and minimize outdoor activity from dusk to dawn.
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Winthrop Town Manager Set to Announce Next Police Chief
Town Manager Tony Marino announced on September 10, 2026, that internal candidate interviews have concluded. The town will name its next police chief this week ahead of an October swearing-in ceremony to succeed retiring Chief John Goodwin.
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G&R Construction Submits Low Bid for New Winthrop Fire Station
Town Manager Tony Marino reported on September 10, 2026, that Hanover-based G&R Construction was selected as the low bidder for the new Pauline Street fire station. The project remains on schedule and under budget, with construction slated to begin in early October.
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Winthrop Water Department Issues Guidance on Estimated Meter Reads
The Winthrop Water Department urges property owners whose utility bills show an "Estimated Read" to call (781) 532-2603 to schedule an actual meter read. Prolonged estimated billing due to loose transmitter wiring can lead to substantial retroactive bill adjustments.
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Winthrop Upgrades Ingleside Park Softball Field With Dugout and Shed
Construction has started on a new player dugout at the Ingleside Park girls softball field, alongside a freshly poured concrete slab for an equipment storage shed, as reported on September 10, 2026.
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Winthrop Clears Grandview Structure, Advances Shoreline Riprap Plan
Town officials reported that a deteriorating wooden coastal structure at 242–244 Grandview Avenue has been removed. The town seeks plans and pricing to install a protective riprap stone embankment to stop shoreline erosion.
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Winthrop Reflects on 25th Anniversary of September 11 Attacks
A retrospective published September 10, 2026, marks 25 years since the September 11 terrorist attacks, honoring first responders and local victims including Winthrop flight attendant Kathleen Nicosia.
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Winthrop Cultural Council Receives $14,900 State Grant Allocation
The Mass Cultural Council allocated $14,900 in funding for the Winthrop Cultural Council for Fiscal Year 2027. Local guidelines prioritize grant applications that support community events held in Winthrop and projects accessible to broad audiences.
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